The revision of "Tongguang Complete Book" has begun, and Shao Shude has paid attention to and guided it throughout the process.
The first batch selected were books from Chang'an and Taiyuan.
During the pre-Tang Dynasty, palaces were built in Chang'an, the western capital, Luoyang, the eastern capital, and Taiyuan, the northern capital, to collect archives and documents.
After the Anshi Rebellion, most of Luoyang's collection of books was lost. After the Huangchao and Qin Zongquan Rebellions, almost all of them were lost.
Some of the books in the Chang'an collection have been lost.
Relatively speaking, the Taiyuan book collection suffered the least loss.
After the founding of the Xia Dynasty, they began to correct, proofread, and copy books from Chang'an and Taiyuan to complete the collection of books in Luoyang. The first job of the "Five Elders" was to go to Chang'an to copy books.
Later, Zhao Kuangning, Wang Shifan, Xie Yanzhang and others donated more than 40,000 volumes of books and copied them again.
Other descendants followed suit and felt that this would win the saint's favor, so they presented many books at once.
Although the warriors did not like to collect books, and many of the books they presented were defective, it was undeniable that they still greatly enriched the imperial court's collection.
After mutual confirmation, corrections, and proofreading, a lot of books were completed, and then each of them copied a part and sent them to the four capitals for collection.
It can be said that the relevant work started more than ten years ago. Not only was a new copy made and stored in Luoyang, but there were also proofread copies in Beijing, Nanjing, and Xijing.
But these books are far from enough for Shao Shude's appetite.
What he wants to compile is an encyclopedia. Although not every book is eligible for inclusion, the larger the base, the better.
For now, the fastest progress in "Tongguang Quanshu" is in classics and history books.
This type of book has a large printing volume and is widely collected by the public, so it is not easy to be completely lost. After correction and proofreading, it can be included in the "Tongguang Complete Book" as part of the catalog.
It is worth mentioning that when collecting books, not only the original ones are included, but many derivative versions are also included as appendices under the original books.
For example, if the scriptures have commentaries, these are collected.
History books have a category of historical commentary, and if the level is high enough, they are also included in the collection - Shao Shude commented on "Historical Records", "Hanshu", "Eastern View of Hanji", "Book of the Later Han" and so on, and they were included in it with a look of shame.
Of course, not only the history books that existed in the past, but also the history books compiled by the Guo Dynasty will be included in the "Tongguang Complete Book" after they are completed. In addition to the "Tang Shu" that is still being compiled, it will be the official history, and the records (history books of the separatist regimes) will also be included.
Entry——
On this day, Shao Shude came to the Xijing History Museum under the jurisdiction of Zhongshu Province to inspect the progress of compiling historical records.
"Records of the Bohai Kingdom", "Records of the Khitan Khans", "The Spring and Autumn Period of the Uighurs", "Records of Nanzhao (Changhe Attached)", "Information from Karasha"...
"Have all the books and archives from these places been shipped back?" Shao Shude looked through them casually and asked.
"Your Majesty, all the books have been shipped back." Standing in front of him was the historian Wei Shuo. The former guest of the prince was hated by the queen because of his repeated slanders and was sent to the Xijing History Museum to be responsible for compiling history books. To be honest, the prince
Still kind, this ending is good.
"Does Nanzhao have many books?" Shao Shude asked.
"Not many." Wei Shuo replied: "Nanzhao has no writing, and it is natural for those who are proficient in Chinese, but most of them are court officials and do not have much time to compile history. I searched for some recorded questions and answers between emperors and ministers, and compiled them.
I got this "Records of Nanzhao"."
"Khitan, where is Bohai?"
"There are even fewer Khitan people. There are only some things written in Uighur and Chinese by some gods and goddesses. They are inconsistent and full of errors and omissions. I read them through them several times, then reasoned and confirmed them, and wrote some. Later, I visited the Khitan people and recorded them.
It is an old legend among the clan, and after correction, it was designated as the "Chronicles of the Khitan Khans". This is roughly the extent of it."
Shao Shude understood.
It is the limit of what can be done to complete the lineage of the Khitan Khans, their dates of birth and death, their children, and what he did during his reign. Fortunately, not long ago, many things did not have time to disappear in history.
In the long river, I can write more.
If we were to do this again a hundred years later, I would probably be able to write only a thin volume.
"The situation of the Uighurs is similar. They themselves recorded some records in Turkic script in the early years and later in Uighur language. However, many of what they heard are scattered and lost. Moreover, their calendar is different from that of the Central Plains. When recorded, there are many exaggerations and praising words, which are not in line with the country.
According to the principle of compiling the history of the dynasty, some parts were eliminated." Wei Shuo continued: "In the end, we could only compile the deeds of the Khans and Ketuns of the past dynasties. We also selected some Uighur celebrities and recorded the major events over the years. After the book was completed, it was named "
Uighur Spring and Autumn Period."
"There are almost no books in Shule. The Uighurs after their westward migration had no habit of recording. The former ministers and others directly adopted the "Records of Scenes and Hearings of Karasha" written by Liu Qu, a resident of the country."
Liu Qu is so free? Shao Shude's mind is full of questions. While compiling the daily life records, he actually found time to write "The Records of Karasha's Scenes and Hearings"?
Wei Shuo carefully looked at Shao Shude's face, and when he saw that he was silent, he added: "The History Museum has sent people to the west to visit the elders in Shule, trying to add some content." Wei Shuo added.
"Yes." Shao Shude agreed, and added: "All the original materials collected from various places will be proofread, copied, and sent to the four capitals for safekeeping and not to be leaked. The history books of each country's homeland will be recorded in the order of the country and the dynasty.
These compiled volumes shall prevail.”
Although taking away all their books is tantamount to cutting off the roots of civilization. But to be honest, it was not very strong in the first place, and it may not be able to be saved. "Tongguang Quanshu" helps countries to correct and correct historical books, and it has a great influence on them.
In fact, it is a great thing. At least future generations can understand the past of their ancestors through these fragments of words - much of the history of Nanzhao can be understood through "Nanman" written by the Tang Dynasty.
"I obey the decree." After hearing the sage's request, Wei said clearly and immediately agreed.
"Who is responsible for the celebrity anecdotes and biographies?" Shao Shude picked up another book "Biography of Talented Women of the Tang Dynasty" and asked.
"Your Majesty, this is the editor for you." The former crown prince Zhan Shi and the current historian Cui Xie immediately stepped forward and said.
Like Wei Shuo, he had offended the queen and was in the position of being betrothed.
"This book is... interesting." Shao Shude said expressionlessly.
The book mentions the Feng sisters. It is said that their husbands all died in the chaos of the nest, and their wealth was wiped out, so they could not be buried. At that time, the saint led an army to kill the thieves and returned victoriously. He met the two girls on the road and knelt down on the ground, so he asked about them.
The Feng sisters said in unison: "I am weak and cannot take revenge. You have killed thousands of thieves and are admired by the world. You sincerely gave me two coffins to bury me in my hometown. Please do me a favor, gentleman."
"The emperor hired her. Xuan said no, so she asked herself to be my concubine."
Shao Shude secretly thought that Spring and Autumn's brushwork was amazing, and he didn't know how many things in history had been changed by such embellishments.
The big seal was semi-forced, and the little seal was raped by him. Her husband was not dead at the time, but in the history books, it was actually written like this...
The Queen of Mingxian, Zhao Yu, was also mentioned.
At that time, the world was in chaos and the people were changing their sons to eat. When Zhao Yu saw this situation, he cried many times and couldn't help himself.
Husband He Gongya wanted to join the thieves and cause trouble, so he married his wife Zhao Yu.
Zhao Yu angrily denounced that "rebellious thieves deceive heaven and harm the people, which is not blessed by God" and was unwilling to "serve thieves with one's own body".
Gong Ya was angry, slammed the door and left.
Zhao Yu was able to master the art of reading Qi and saw the canopy above the emperor's head like clouds. He knew that he was destined to be the emperor, and he told Gongya that he was a thief.
The emperor killed Gongya, relieved the people of Daoxuan, and wanted to recruit Zhao Yu.
Yu said: "Why should I marry again? I would rather not be a maid."
The emperor won't allow it, so please do.
Yu said: "Please treat the people kindly in the future."
The emperor swears to heaven.
Zhao Yu asked to serve as my concubine and returned in the same carriage with the emperor.
After Shao Shude finished reading, the expression on his face couldn't hold back. Each of these images is majestic and upright. Is it writing history?
"I know that your Majesty is upright and has nothing to fear. However, since ancient times, he has kept tabs on his venerable name. Empress Zhao, Feng Shufei, Feng Zhaoyi's posthumous name..." Cui Xie said cautiously.
"Well, let's do this for now..." Shao Shude said coquettishly: "Next year, send someone to the Yinli Valley to break leaves and re-edit the "Feng Wu Zhi" and "Geography" there."
"Yes." Cui Xie responded.
In addition to official histories, records, and biographies, there are also miscellaneous notes, local chronicles, etc., which will be included if they can be included. If there is really no such thing, it will have to be compiled by the current dynasty, such as those about the Western Regions.
Shao Shude has received the news before.
When he left Gaochang, Fu Cunchen, Yang Liang, and Shao Siwu sent out troops for the second time to attack Persia again.
The Persians were also unlucky.
Last year, heavy troops pursued Shao Shude, but failed to catch him. The only result was that Shao Shude was defeated, the Turks were incorporated, the tribes were crushed, and the lost territory was recovered.
The Persian army stayed until the first month of this year before leaving, and went back to continue to suppress the rebellion.
It's no good if we don't suppress the rebellion! Last year, when we sent out troops to regain the lost territory, we had to compromise with the rebel officials, generals and even the enemy countries, and the hidden dangers were endless. When the war in the east came to an end, we naturally had to rush back to the west to eliminate future troubles forever.
As a result, when the war was raging, the Oghuz suddenly went south in April and plundered various parts of Persia.
The Persians were furious and helpless at the same time. It was all the fault of "Xude Shaoyin Khan". He had set an example for the nomadic tribes and inspired their courage. Now every cat and dog wants to bite the Persians.
So he divided his troops and attacked the Ogusi tribes.
In May and June, three groups of troops under Daxia attacked again to plunder Persia.
The North Road Fu Cun Trial Department played quite smoothly.
They besieged Talos. When the Persian army came to help, Sharuch defeated the enemy and killed more than 60 people in the battle. This shocked Talos and the enemy army was defeated.
The army besieged the city for a month, broke the city, captured all the people and fled.
In the direction of Suiye, Shao Siwu integrated more than 60,000 cavalry and attacked near Shashi. In a few months, he beheaded 5,000 people, plundered all directions, and gained a lot.
Yang Liang led Khotan, and Shule's army invaded Bahanna, and again plundered a large amount of grain, cattle, sheep, gold, silver, women and children before returning.
At the end of July, he met the elite main force of more than 100,000 people led by the Persian Grand Vizier Jayinhanni. The two sides fought several battles in Turmugan and Hagistan, with each side winning or losing.
At the end of August, the Xia army slowly withdrew from Bakhna, and the Persians pursued it.
Yang Liang personally led the troops to cut off the rear, and defeated the thieves, beheading more than 3,000 of them. The Persians were too timid to pursue them.
During the battle, Yang Liang fought very bravely, was wounded several times, and almost died.
The soldiers cried bitterly, and Yang Liang cursed angrily: "Go back quickly! Don't let Persia have the ability to kill my general."
Fortunately, after returning to Shule, Yang Liang miraculously recovered.
Xu Shi realized the disadvantages of fighting on multiple fronts, so the Persians sent envoys to Shule to ask for peace.
Yang Liang did not dare to be a master, so he sent someone to escort the envoy to Chang'an. He should have just arrived at Yanqi.
Shao Shude was quite satisfied with the war in the west.
The Persians are currently in a strategic dilemma. They have no national power and cannot exert it. This year they obviously gave up the north. The prime minister personally led the troops to attack Yang Liang's army. As a result, one hundred thousand people faced more than 60,000 Xia soldiers, but they still couldn't.
He won the battle and even suffered some losses. The losses should not be light.
But Persia has not been weakened to a certain extent, and it cannot give them the opportunity to deal with internal rebellions. From last winter to the end of spring today, they may have dealt with part of the internal rebellions. After the summer of next year, they will have to continue.
Come on, keep grabbing.
After looking at the "Collection of Song (Le) Xiangguo Lunshi", "Huang Xia Yong Jiang Zhi" and "Guanbei Gaoshi Biography" which were in the state of compilation, Shao Shude left.
Once your martial arts skills are smooth, your literary skills will be improved.
For a long time to come, his energy will be focused on this aspect.